Thompson No. 100 Fly Reel 8' perhaps from the prior owner

perhaps from the prior owner leaving a reel attached to the seat

with an extra band of yellow at the keeper wrap

Also includes a Summers-made ferrule plug tethered to the bag

Step ferrules are oxidized

Diameter: 3 1/8" Spool width: 0

Thompson No. 100 Fly Reel 8' perhaps from the prior ownerFor sale here is a Thompson No. 100 fly reel made in San Francisco in the late 40's and 50's. Right hand retrieve. The diameter is 3 3 8" like the Model 500 but the spool width is narrower. Similar in style and performance to the classic Hardy Perfect. The reel is in excellent used condition. Circular line guard and full length, un filed smooth brass reel foot. The No. 100 was built to handle 5 6 weight lines. This drag system was unmatched in the